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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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